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  1. 1. Better Never to Have Been? : A Critique of David Benatar’s Axiological Asymmetry Argument for Antinatalism

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för idé- och samhällsstudier

    Author : Simon Fridh; [2023]
    Keywords : Antinatalism; Benatar; asymmetry; axiology; procreation; person-affecting; death; pro-mortalism;

    Abstract : David Benatar’s axiological asymmetry argument for antinatalism states that it is always bad for a sentient being to come into existence. There has been a lot of discussion about this argument since its publication in 2006, but this discussion has often been lacking by not accepting some ground rules, or assumptions, that Benatar establishes. READ MORE

  3. 2. Threat perception and its impact on international mediation efforts : A comparative case study of the divergent cases of Armenia-Azerbaijan in Nagorno-Karabakh and the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty

    University essay from Försvarshögskolan

    Author : Sanna Stark; [2021]
    Keywords : war studies; international mediation; threat perception; material force; ideational force; interstate conflict;

    Abstract : Although the topic of international mediation has been debated frequently amongst academic scholars, most literature has failed to address the notion of threat perception. This thesis examines the impact of threat perceptions from ideational and material force on the prospects for successful international mediation. READ MORE

  4. 3. Lupin as a future protein source in Sweden – Food safety aspects, prospects and challenges

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Sanna Pasanen; [2020]
    Keywords : quinolizidine alkaloids; lupin; narrow-leafed lupin; yellow lupin; Andean lupin; future protein crop; commercialisation of lupin; utilisation of lupin;

    Abstract : The modern food system is a key driver of environmental and social burdens. A step towards becoming more sustainable has led to an increased demand for protein-rich leguminous crops. Lupin is a legume with a high nutritional value and well-adapted for cultivation in Sweden. READ MORE

  5. 4. Perception of Characters in VR: How a character’s height affects the perception of that character

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för datavetenskap och kommunikation (CSC)

    Author : Sanna Marklund; [2017]
    Keywords : Virtual Reality; VR; Perception; Height; Character;

    Abstract : Virtual reality (VR) is gaining more interest as the technology develops. Today’s Head Mounted Displays enables the users to control the virtual environment (VE) by moving in the physical space. This interaction method usually means that users have their own height in the VE. READ MORE

  6. 5. Drivkrafter bakom att starta en gårdsbutik : en fallstudie av 3 uppländska gårdsbutiker och lantbrukarna bakom dem

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Sanna Lindkvist; Natalie Tysk; [2016]
    Keywords : gårdsbutik; lantbruksentreprenör; pluriaktiv; portfolioentreprenör; resursutnyttjande; drivkrafter; motivation; landsbygd; lantbruk;

    Abstract : Sveriges landsbygd är under omstrukturering. Dagens lantbrukare väljer i högre grad att diversifiera lantbruksverksamheten för att sprida sina risker och få bättre lönsamhet. Efter en tid med svåra förhållanden hos de svenska lantbrukarna upplever främst nötköttsproducenter att framtiden ser ljusare ut gällande lönsamheten. READ MORE